Gritstone Ram Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 It’s been a good send off. Better than anything I’ll get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 17 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: Loving the 7 foot 2 mourner with the glasses. Standing next to Tall Paul, loyal servant to the Queen, henceforth known as Paul. In charge of changing the light bulbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Gritstone Ram said: It’s been a good send off. Better than anything I’ll get. To be fair she's set a high pass mark. Watching it on a foreign channel as well and the commentators are just amazed at the spectacle. What amazes me is how something so big, so complex can be executed so well, it is impressively perfect and then there are so many things that other countries do reasonably well and just don't work here cstand, Carl Sagan and Gritstone Ram 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, Gritstone Ram said: It’s been a good send off. Better than anything I’ll get. My wife has sorted the Co-op budget option. Gritstone Ram and cstand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: My wife has sorted the Co-op budget option. Has she told you when it’s booked for? cstand and Anag Ram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, RoyMac5 said: Nearly set me off when the bagpipes skirled and started up with 'Over the Sea to Skye'... Yes, the bagpipes have brought a tear here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, EtoileSportiveDeDerby said: To be fair she's set a high pass mark. Watching it on a foreign channel as well and the commentators are just amazed at the spectacle. What amazes me is how something so big, so complex can be executed so well, it is impressively perfect and then there are so many things that other countries do reasonably well and just don't work here No body does pomp and ceremony like the British, the trick is to just hit the right amount of pomp and ceremony and carry it out to perfection ? Edited September 19, 2022 by Elwood P Dowd Carl Sagan, Alph, EtoileSportiveDeDerby and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Flawless. And with the whole world watching. Well done to everyone involved for the send off. The removal of the sceptre, orb and crown had so much finality about it. It brings home the continuity of this all, as the artefacts of royalty are passed on. And very pleased they changed the route out to Windsor, not going by motorway so those who wanted to could line the route. The second Elizabethan Age is over. Anag Ram, FlyBritishMidland, EtoileSportiveDeDerby and 8 others 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 50 minutes ago, Alpha said: Yes, the bagpipes have brought a tear here. Specially the lone piper walking away, a perfect embodiment of life drifting away but in another place emerging loud and proud. Crewton, Alph, Carl Sagan and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBX1985 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 hours ago, FindernRam said: I think there are easier ways to get publicity rather than queuing for 12 hours. Willoughby and Schofield did it far faster True. But my comments were more in jest than anything. I was channel hoping and he just kept popping up. Alph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Carl Sagan said: The second Elizabethan Age is over I was surprised to learn that the new era is "The Caroline Era" I mean, I knew he was a Status Quo fan, but that's taking it a bit far ? MarsdenRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just seen the Neptune on Central News, filmed inside the pub and spoke to Kirky the landlord. Fitting really as a percentage of the locals have spent time at Her Majesty's pleasure. Crewton, Hans Datdo-Dishes, Mick Brolly and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 11 minutes ago, Stive Pesley said: I was surprised to learn that the new era is "The Caroline Era" I mean, I knew he was a Status Quo fan, but that's taking it a bit far ? ? So Good, So Good, So Good! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 EtoileSportiveDeDerby, Carl Sagan, Miggins and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 I think the formal services were beautiful, moving and suitably regal. Grand but understated at the same time, it's something we seem to do very well. @David, we probably need a reminder that we agreed this one thread was to be a celebration of Elizabeth's life. The rest of the Forum seems to be a freeway for scoring political points, surely that's enough? FlyBritishMidland, RoyMac5, Norman and 6 others 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 25 minutes ago, angieram said: I think the formal services were beautiful, moving and suitably regal. Grand but understated at the same time, it's something we seem to do very well. @David, we probably need a reminder that we agreed this one thread was to be a celebration of Elizabeth's life. The rest of the Forum seems to be a freeway for scoring political points, surely that's enough? To be fair, its also in the same section of the forum as the 'Freedom of Speech' thread and its good to let posters to show themselves in their true light... Not everyone has to have the same view. Norman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Service was excellent. What I found extremely sad was that Asda West Bridgford which is a superstore was shut all day but opened at 5. I drove past about quarter past 5 and the carpark was virtually full. Like folks didn't have enough notice about today to avoid there being a queue to get in the door at opening to buy a loaf of bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 7 hours ago, Stive Pesley said: I was surprised to learn that the new era is "The Caroline Era" I mean, I knew he was a Status Quo fan, but that's taking it a bit far ? Radio or Sweet? Stive Pesley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I'm having no solemn music at my funeral. "Jump in the Fire" - Metallica "Burn Baby Burn Disco Inferno" - The Trampps "Hell's Bells" - AC/DC and "Yakety Sax" (the Benny Hill silly chasing scantily clad females music) when my coffin moves on the conveyor belt please. Reggie Greenwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealhantsram Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 The Beeb have a stunning collection of photos from the day. Well worth a look, even if you're not a Royal fan, for the sheer artistry. cstand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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